Agroecology brings hope to smallholder farmers
Kevin Chimombe (44) is a smallholder farmer working with PELUM Zimbabwe Member, Towards Sustainable Use of Resources Organisation (TSURO)...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
Community seed mapping key for food security
Ruvimbo Mupariwa (29) says as climate change continues to wreck havoc to livelihoods, it is critical for communities take stock of their...
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PELUM-ZWE
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Smallholder farmer rediscovers importance of traditional crops
Prisca Kuchicha (45) is a smallholder farmer from Shurugwi district working with PELUM Zimbabwe Member, Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre....
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Mar 3, 20201 min read
Traditional crops are a panacea to the climate crisis
The Chinyika community in Gutu district led by Paul Muchineripi have proved that traditional crops are a panacea to the climate crisis...
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Mar 3, 20202 min read
Small grains flourish despite prolonged dry spell
Scanty rainfall and high temperatures during the first half of the 2019/2020 farming season left many farmers across Zimbabwe panic...
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Mar 3, 20201 min read
Farm saved seed transforms social well-being of farmer
Judith Chinawa (47) is a smallholder farmer who lives in Chimanimani district, located 414km south-east of Harare, Zimbabwe. Ever since...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
Zimbabwe Government hails first Agroecology Diploma
The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement, Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos said it is key for...
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Jan 10, 20201 min read
Zimbabwe needs to document Agroecology Practices
Zimbabwe needs to strengthen the documentation of agroecological practices across the nation. The call was made by multi-stakeholders who...
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Jan 10, 20202 min read
SCOPE Zimbabwe becomes a sustainable lifestyle learning and knowledge hub
The construction of buildings and the impact it has on climate change, human health and the natural environment is an aspect that is...
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PELUM-ZWE
Dec 1, 20191 min read
PROLINNOVA Zimbabwe Country Platform established
The PROLINNOVA Zimbabwe Country Platform affiliated to the PROLINNOVA International, an NGO-initiated international network and community...
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PELUM-ZWE
Dec 1, 20195 min read
Dear Mainini
My last letter was about my trip to Malawi and Kenya in October, linked to the McKnight Foundation and all the work around Farmer...
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PELUM-ZWE
Dec 1, 20192 min read
AFSA paves way for an African Food Systems Policy
Approximately 170 representatives from civil society organisations, smallholder farmers, government, research institutions, funders and...
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PELUM-ZWE
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Deforestation and mining threaten forests in Shamva
Jerry Kudakwashe (37), the Programme Officer for Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) says deforestation is a serious problem in Shamva...
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PELUM-ZWE
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Planned grazing helps farmers improve livestock health
Solomon Mwacheza (43), the Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Manager for TSURO Trust says farmers in Chimanimani...
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PELUM-ZWE
Oct 31, 20192 min read
Permaculture practices improve food security in Chimanimani
Peter Manjoro (54) is a smallholder farmers practising water harvesting techniques in Chaseyama community located in Chimanimani...
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PELUM-ZWE
Oct 31, 20191 min read
TSURO Trust hosts a district seed market day
Scores of farmers, government and civil society representatives gathered in Nyanyadzi, Chimanimani district, Eastern Zimbabwe to...
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PELUM-ZWE
Sep 30, 20191 min read
PELUM Regional Desk Resuscitates
PELUM Country Working Groups convened in Uganda on 13 and 14 September 2019 to revive, reposition and rebrand the Regional PELUM...
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PELUM-ZWE
Sep 30, 20192 min read
Gender policies critical in Agroecology
Gertrude Pswarayi – Jabson, the Country Coordinator for PELUM Zimbabwe says organisational gender policies are critical in breaking...
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PELUM-ZWE
Sep 30, 20192 min read
Smallholder Farmer Hails National Seed Fairs
Ngoni Chikowe (51), a smallholder farmer from Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe says the National Seed Fair is a critical platform for...
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Sep 30, 20192 min read
Zimbabwe validates new strategy to conserve local seeds
Approximately 36 representatives from the Government of Zimbabwe, civil society organisations and farmers gathered at Manna Safari Lodge,...
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